Georgetown Pennsylvania Map

About Georgetown, Pennsylvania

Georgetown is a locality in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. Georgetown is located at 40.7251°N, 75.3377°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18702.

Georgetown, Pennsylvania, unfolds across a rolling terrain where the verdant embrace of the Appalachian foothills begins its gentle descent. It lies 6.6 miles west-north-west of Easton, PA (from Easton, PA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-north-east of Bethlehem. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a patchwork quilt of mature woodlands and open fields that seem to breathe in the cool, crisp air. Stone farmhouses, weathered by generations of sun and snow, dot the hillsides like ancient sentinels, their slate roofs catching the slanted light of late afternoon. Creeks, clear and cool, meander through the valleys, their banks often fringed with ferns and the sturdy stalks of wild grasses. The character of Georgetown is one of quiet persistence, a place that has weathered storms and seasons, its essence tied to the enduring rhythm of the land. The history of Georgetown is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Northampton County, a legacy that still whispers through the quiet streets. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and abundant timber, established farms that formed the backbone of the local economy for centuries. While some of that agrarian spirit remains, the economic landscape has broadened to include small manufacturing and service industries, reflecting a gradual adaptation to changing times. Notable among Georgetown's landmarks is the old gristmill, its waterwheel long silent, a stoic reminder of a time when the power of the nearby streams dictated the pulse of daily life. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries a peculiar, clean scent, a mingling of damp earth and the distant, faint aroma of woodsmoke, a subtle perfume of a community that has found its enduring place.

About This Georgetown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Georgetown, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.725097, -75.33768. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Georgetown and Northampton County.

Detailed location data for Georgetown includes the ZIP code (15043), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Northampton County (Easton), and school district assignment (Solanco School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Georgetown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.